Holding steady.
Popularity of Torsha since 1964
Babies named Torsha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 15 |
| 1970s | 114 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Torsha is a rare feminine name of Sanskrit origin, directly taken from the Torsa River in South Asia. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1964 and saw its peak usage in 1971. Since then, its usage has remained stable but extremely low, never breaking into national popularity rankings. The name has not been strongly associated with any particular U.S. state, reflecting its very sparse distribution. As a river name, Torsha fits within a broader tradition of nature-inspired names, though it remains uncommon even among Sanskrit-derived names in the United States.
Torsha is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the Torsa River (also spelled Torsha), which flows through Tibet, Bhutan, and India. In Hindu tradition, rivers are often personified as goddesses, and the name likely carries connotations of purity and flow. The name has seen sporadic use in the United States since the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Torsa
Sibling names for Torsha
Names that share Torsha's style, for a brother or sister.
